Thatcher has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 11-2 to the Bagdad Sultans. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Thatcher saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paxton Echols, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. That run was Echols' first of the season.
Thatcher's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Bagdad, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thatcher will take on Show Low at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Thatcher's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Show Low's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bagdad, they will be playing at home against Salome at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Bagdad's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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